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I don’t know who this Minnesota man is, but he absolutely speaks for me.
January 15, 2026 at 7:55 PM
I don’t know who this Minnesota man is, but he absolutely speaks for me.
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Really helpful lessons from an ICE encounter with someone who knows their rights. The longer version is worth watching, too!
Frame by Frame Analysis: How Minneapolis Woman Exercised Her Rights in ICE Encounter
@weissmann.substack.com analyzes with me the viral video.
Topics: Everyone's legal rights and scope of federal agents' authority during this "immigration check"
Our full analysis here: youtu.be/uSO4-05Gvas?...
@weissmann.substack.com analyzes with me the viral video.
Topics: Everyone's legal rights and scope of federal agents' authority during this "immigration check"
Our full analysis here: youtu.be/uSO4-05Gvas?...
January 14, 2026 at 10:29 PM
Really helpful lessons from an ICE encounter with someone who knows their rights. The longer version is worth watching, too!
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The ACLU has posted 17 sworn declarations from people locked up at the Trump Adminstration's largest immigrant prison camp, at Fort Bliss in Texas.
In World War Two, the same site was called the "Fort Bliss Enemy Alien Detention Station."
Read the declarations here:
www.aclu.org/documents/fo...
In World War Two, the same site was called the "Fort Bliss Enemy Alien Detention Station."
Read the declarations here:
www.aclu.org/documents/fo...
Fort Bliss Declarations - December 2025 | American Civil Liberties Union
www.aclu.org
December 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
The ACLU has posted 17 sworn declarations from people locked up at the Trump Adminstration's largest immigrant prison camp, at Fort Bliss in Texas.
In World War Two, the same site was called the "Fort Bliss Enemy Alien Detention Station."
Read the declarations here:
www.aclu.org/documents/fo...
In World War Two, the same site was called the "Fort Bliss Enemy Alien Detention Station."
Read the declarations here:
www.aclu.org/documents/fo...
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There isn’t much for our Supreme Court to hear, the Constitution is already clear. And just to be absolutely clear: the Supreme Court does not have the power to overrule or rewrite our Constitution.
December 6, 2025 at 3:08 PM
There isn’t much for our Supreme Court to hear, the Constitution is already clear. And just to be absolutely clear: the Supreme Court does not have the power to overrule or rewrite our Constitution.
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Science matters. Washington state stands united with our partner states and medical experts to put public health and safety before politics. The hepatitis B vaccine at birth has been recommended and administered for decades — it is a proven, essential tool for protecting our communities.
WCHA disagrees with CDC’s Advisory Committee’s change to decades-long vaccine recommendation that has reduced pediatric hepatitis B infections by 99 percent.
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West Coast Health Alliance, WA DOH, and Leading National Medical Organizations Continue to Recommend Hepatitis B Vaccination for Newborns
For immediate release: December 5, 2025 (25-145) Contact: DOH Communications
doh.wa.gov
December 6, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Science matters. Washington state stands united with our partner states and medical experts to put public health and safety before politics. The hepatitis B vaccine at birth has been recommended and administered for decades — it is a proven, essential tool for protecting our communities.
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This is from Autocracy, Inc, about how modern autocratic propaganda works.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
November 2, 2025 at 12:04 PM
This is from Autocracy, Inc, about how modern autocratic propaganda works.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
I consider this every time I decide what to share and how to frame it.
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How Seattleites can help people losing their SNAP benefits
How Seattleites can help people losing their SNAP benefits
If you're got the money, time and compassion to spare, here are some ways you can help people losing their food benefits on Nov. 1.
www.seattletimes.com
October 30, 2025 at 11:30 PM
How Seattleites can help people losing their SNAP benefits
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Are you or your family impacted by the continued federal government shutdown? We understand this is a stressful time for many Washingtonians. You can find local food banks
and other resources through Washington 211. Call 211 or visit wa211.org to learn more.
and other resources through Washington 211. Call 211 or visit wa211.org to learn more.
Home - WA 211
Beginning November 1, 2025, millions of Washingtonians who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to feed themselves and their families
wa211.org
October 30, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Are you or your family impacted by the continued federal government shutdown? We understand this is a stressful time for many Washingtonians. You can find local food banks
and other resources through Washington 211. Call 211 or visit wa211.org to learn more.
and other resources through Washington 211. Call 211 or visit wa211.org to learn more.
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After ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel from the airwaves, many called it censorship. As the journalist @mollyjongfast.bsky.social explains, it is censorship, but not the kind you might think.
🎥 Stephanie Shen, Emily Holzknecht and Marina King #nytopinion
🎥 Stephanie Shen, Emily Holzknecht and Marina King #nytopinion
September 20, 2025 at 1:29 PM
After ABC suspended Jimmy Kimmel from the airwaves, many called it censorship. As the journalist @mollyjongfast.bsky.social explains, it is censorship, but not the kind you might think.
🎥 Stephanie Shen, Emily Holzknecht and Marina King #nytopinion
🎥 Stephanie Shen, Emily Holzknecht and Marina King #nytopinion
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It’s important for states like Washington to step up to protect public health, but diseases don't recognize borders.
We still need a functioning and trustworthy federal health department—for that to happen, RFK Jr. must be fired immediately.
We still need a functioning and trustworthy federal health department—for that to happen, RFK Jr. must be fired immediately.
Washington, Oregon and California governors form alliance in rebuke of Trump administration
SEATTLE (AP) — The Democratic governors of Washington state, Oregon and California announced Wednesday that they have created an alliance to establish their own recommendations for who should receive ...
www.yakimaherald.com
September 3, 2025 at 10:35 PM
It’s important for states like Washington to step up to protect public health, but diseases don't recognize borders.
We still need a functioning and trustworthy federal health department—for that to happen, RFK Jr. must be fired immediately.
We still need a functioning and trustworthy federal health department—for that to happen, RFK Jr. must be fired immediately.
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"Twenty-three Democratic attorneys general now gather on near-daily Zoom calls at 8 AM Pacific, which means the East Coast officials are already on their third coffee. They divide responsibilities and share templates for lawsuits they’ve been drafting since last spring."
It’s Time for Americans to Start Talking About “Soft Secession”
Blue states are finally learning what red states have known all along: you don’t need federal permission to govern.
cmarmitage.substack.com
August 23, 2025 at 8:52 PM
"Twenty-three Democratic attorneys general now gather on near-daily Zoom calls at 8 AM Pacific, which means the East Coast officials are already on their third coffee. They divide responsibilities and share templates for lawsuits they’ve been drafting since last spring."
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President Trump’s domestic deployment of the military creates legal and ethical jeopardy for troops, and threatens a core democratic principle that the military shouldn't police civilians.
Elected officials and retired military leaders are speaking out against this dangerous abuse of power.
Elected officials and retired military leaders are speaking out against this dangerous abuse of power.
August 18, 2025 at 4:15 PM
President Trump’s domestic deployment of the military creates legal and ethical jeopardy for troops, and threatens a core democratic principle that the military shouldn't police civilians.
Elected officials and retired military leaders are speaking out against this dangerous abuse of power.
Elected officials and retired military leaders are speaking out against this dangerous abuse of power.
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A good guide for DC residents on what to do in response to the new immigration operations in DC.
🚨 ALERT🚨 DC Police (MPD) has announced that they will start collaborating with ICE at traffic checkpoints. What does this mean 👉🏽
August 14, 2025 at 9:01 PM
A good guide for DC residents on what to do in response to the new immigration operations in DC.
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The letter instructs that any flagged material be revised to “replace divisive or politically driven language with unifying, factually grounded, and constructive descriptions”, nothing like rewriting history, of course.
August 13, 2025 at 12:17 AM
The letter instructs that any flagged material be revised to “replace divisive or politically driven language with unifying, factually grounded, and constructive descriptions”, nothing like rewriting history, of course.
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Join us tomorrow, August 13 for a strategy session about community safety in DC.
As DC faces up to 45 days of federal occupation, we know it’s going to be up to all of us to help make sure DC’s young people stay safe in the face of even harsher overpolicing.
Register: bit.ly/free-dc-youth-strategy
As DC faces up to 45 days of federal occupation, we know it’s going to be up to all of us to help make sure DC’s young people stay safe in the face of even harsher overpolicing.
Register: bit.ly/free-dc-youth-strategy
August 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Join us tomorrow, August 13 for a strategy session about community safety in DC.
As DC faces up to 45 days of federal occupation, we know it’s going to be up to all of us to help make sure DC’s young people stay safe in the face of even harsher overpolicing.
Register: bit.ly/free-dc-youth-strategy
As DC faces up to 45 days of federal occupation, we know it’s going to be up to all of us to help make sure DC’s young people stay safe in the face of even harsher overpolicing.
Register: bit.ly/free-dc-youth-strategy
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WGA statement on Paramount’s decision to cancel the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
July 18, 2025 at 6:03 PM
WGA statement on Paramount’s decision to cancel the Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
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BREAKING: Six leading medical organizations filed a lawsuit on Monday against Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, and the health dept, charging that recent decisions limiting access to vaccines were unscientific and harmful to the public.
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Medical Societies Sue Kennedy and H.H.S. Over Vaccine Advice
www.nytimes.com
July 7, 2025 at 4:30 PM
BREAKING: Six leading medical organizations filed a lawsuit on Monday against Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, and the health dept, charging that recent decisions limiting access to vaccines were unscientific and harmful to the public.
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Today proves that Republicans were serious about one promise: to cut taxes for the wealthy. All the rest was bullshit.
July 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Today proves that Republicans were serious about one promise: to cut taxes for the wealthy. All the rest was bullshit.
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"The bill directs what is likely the largest single sale of national public lands in modern history..."
www.wilderness.org/articles/med...
www.wilderness.org/articles/med...
250+ million acres of public lands eligible for sale in SENR bill
The bill mandates disposal of over 2 million acres of BLM and National Forest lands; public lands eligible for sale in the bill encompass over 250 million acres, including local recreation areas, wild...
www.wilderness.org
June 19, 2025 at 4:27 AM
"The bill directs what is likely the largest single sale of national public lands in modern history..."
www.wilderness.org/articles/med...
www.wilderness.org/articles/med...
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We cannot allow President Trump to use the U.S. military to police our communities.
Trump's Expanded Domestic Military Use Should Worry Us All | ACLU
President Donald Trump's use of the military domestically is dangerous and deeply misguided.
www.aclu.org
May 2, 2025 at 11:25 PM
We cannot allow President Trump to use the U.S. military to police our communities.